Terms for old men

Terms for old men

If I live long enough, people may call me an old coot, an old codger, or an old geezer. These terms are sometimes used as derogatory and sometimes used just to mean an old man.  A coot is a water bird that looks awkward when it moves. “Codger” may be...
Life has opened up for women

Life has opened up for women

My mother was smart and quite a reader. Being a girl in a big family, she did not have parental support for going to university. She got a job as a secretary, got married, and had children. Her options were limited. Thinking about her experiences led me to consider...
Psychology of Fascists

Psychology of Fascists

Fascism “is a political philosophy…that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.”...